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⚡ This Simple 3D-Printed Device Generates Electricity From Motion

A team of physicists from Clemson University’s Nanomaterials Institute has developed a small 3D-printed device called W-TENG that can generate electricity from simple motion or vibrations. This breakthrough brings the world closer to wirelessly powering devices using triboelectricity — energy created when two materials touch and separate.

The W-TENG improves on an earlier model, the U-TENG, by using stronger and more effective materials. Instead of plastic and tape, it uses a special graphene-PLA fiber, which is highly electropositive, paired with Teflon, which is highly electronegative. When these materials interact, they create a strong electric charge that can be stored or used instantly.

One impressive feature of the W-TENG is its ability to work as a wireless trigger. A simple tap on the device can open a garage door or activate a security system — without any batteries.

The device could become especially useful in space missions, ocean research, wartime environments, and developing countries where electricity is limited. The team is now exploring new materials such as MXene to improve performance and reduce reliance on Teflon.

Although economics will determine its future, the W-TENG offers a clean, low-cost way to power small electronics using nothing more than movement.

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Reference: S. S. K. Mallineni, Y. Dong, H. Behlow, A. M. Rao, R. Podila, Adv. Energy Mater. 2018, 8, 1702736. https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201702736

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